Larissa Bland

LaRissa Bland is an Advanced Certified Paralegal and Florida Registered Paralegal currently working at Alvarez, Thompson & Smoak, P.A. since April 2023, where responsibilities include managing medical records, preparing medical chronologies, and assisting attorneys in various legal proceedings. Bland is also a Juris Doctor candidate at Vermont Law and Graduate School, expected to graduate in December 2025, with a class rank in the top 30% and multiple academic honors. Previous experience includes roles at Sessums Law Group P.A., Law Office of Patrick Cremeens, Stay In My Home, P.A., Russo and Russo PA, and earlier positions in legal assistance and customer service. Bland holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminology and Psychology from the University of South Florida and has a diverse background in legal research, case management, and client communication across various practice areas.